Bermuda's national coach, Kenny Thompson, staunchly defended his tactics after masterminding an historic World Cup qualifying victory over Trinidad and Tobago.

Thompson came under fire from journalists assembled at the post-match press conference at the Marvin Lee Stadium who appeared almost aghast that Bermuda had 'stolen' a victory from right underneath their hosts' noses.

But Thompson said merticulous preparation and an appetite for hard work were the hallmarks of his team's win rather than negative tactics as perceived by the Trinidadian press.

"You have to remember we were away from home and we knew Trinidad would be very aggressive," said Thompson.

"We knew Trinidad would come at us and we prepared for that. We knew we had to weather the storm.

"The players have worked tremendously hard over the last few weeks and we prepared ourselves for every eventuality.

"Of course, we would have been happy with a draw to take back to Bermuda, so we are ecstatic with the win.

"After all Trinidad represented the CONCACAF region at the last World Cup."

Trinidad's shock defeat was met with outrage and disbelief by their country's supporters with their head coach now under serious pressure to sweep Bermuda aside in Sunday's second leg.

Thompson said he would prepare his team for a backlash with the Soca Warriors needing to win by two clear goals in order to qualify for the next stage.

"We expect Trinidad to make life very hard for us back in Bermuda," said Thompson. "It was a tremendous result for us and we are delighted to have the advantage. We are very proud of the team but understand that the job is only half done.

"We will play to win in Bermuda but if we have to defend, we will defend."

Controversy surrounded Bermuda's second goal when the referee allowed play to continue despite Trinidad goalkeeper Clayton Ince crashing to the gound after colliding with Damon Ming.

The impish winger was the quickest to react, pulling the ball back to John Barry Nusum to stroke home into the vacant net.

Thompson adopted an Arsene Wenger style approach when quizzed on the incident, saying: "I didn't see the goal properly, I don't know what happened to the Trinidad 'keeper.

"I'm afraid I can't really speak too much about that."

Bermuda Football Association Technical Director, Derek Broadley, echoed Thompson's sentiments regarding the team's triumph.

"We've really taken a close look at the way we prepare, and will replicate the same work ethic we showed out here for the second leg," he said.

"We are very proud of the result and whatever happens this has been a great achievement for us."